So this answer is not quite black and white... there are a lot of areas of gray when it comes to a parent "violating" the terms of a parenting...

What can I do if me and my wife are separated for a month now and she does not let me see our 15 month old son.

If all of your efforts have been unsuccessful on your own, as unfortunate as it is, you need to contact an attorney to help you through the...

The first thing you're going to want to do is consult with an attorney, there are lots of excellent options on this site with quality reviews and...

Emergency Visitation

What qualifies as an emergency varies on a case by case basis, but in these circumstances, it would certainly seem it would be one. You need to...

Do I need to give my baby her father's last name?

First of all, anticipatory congratulations on the birth of your daughter! So I'm guessing that at the heart of this question is wondering what is...

What can I do if my ex is getting remarried in the Virgin Islands and he wants to take my three kids out of school to attend?

I'm assuming you have a parenting agreement that lays out the terms of the decision-making with respect to the children, and hopefully there is a...

What should I do? Can my son be taken from me?

You should absolutely consult an attorney to see what the best course of action is. The analogy I always give my clients is, you wouldn't try to...

How to retain custody and stop child support

Your situation has to be upsetting and frustrating, and one that must be dealt with as soon as possible. You came to the right place, Avvo has a...

This is one of the most important decisions you'll have to make, and because of that you need to make sure you're completely informed about it. ...

Can I file for divorce in Chicago if my wife lives there but I do not?

In Illinois, venue (the county in which the divorce proceedings will be held) is detailed in 750 ILCS 5/104 - if you Google that statute number...